The NFL preseason officially kicks off tonight, August 13, just one week after the Hall of Fame appetizer. If you’re ready to dive into Week 1 action, be warned: getting eyes on the games is a new challenge. With ESPN now operating NFL Network, figuring out where to actually *watch* these ‘almost football’ games is a serious puzzle.
The Broadcast Brouhaha You Can’t Miss
Seriously, this isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. You check NFL.com for the schedule and what do you get? Only the games slated for NFL Network. But here’s the kicker: ESPN’s version of the schedule, naturally, highlights all the matchups you can stream live on the ESPN App. It’s a classic case of network confusion, enough to make your head spin before the first whistle! The silver lining? Every single preseason game will eventually re-air on NFL Network. So you can always catch up, but live viewing? That’s the trick.
Your Must-Have Week 1 Viewing Guide
Alright, buddy, let’s get down to brass tacks so you don’t miss a single snap, even if it is just preseason. We gotta see who’s making plays early, right? Tonight, Thursday, August 13, you’ve got a triple-header to kick things off. Get those remotes ready:
- Packers-Steelers kicks off at 7:00 p.m. ET, live on NFL Network.
- An hour later, 8:00 p.m. ET, Cardinals-Raiders stream live on the ESPN App.
- Then at 9:00 p.m. ET, NFL Network brings you Titans-49ers. Heads-up, there’s overlap with that Packers game!
Friday night, August 14, keeps the gridiron thrills coming with a doubleheader at 7:00 p.m. ET:
- Broncos-Falcons will be battling it out on the ESPN App.
- At the exact same time, catch Buccaneers-Jets on NFLN. Decisions, decisions!
Saturday, August 15, is a full slate of afternoon football, so clear your calendar:
- Browns-Bears kicks off the day at 1:00 p.m. ET on NFL Network.
- Also at 1:00 p.m. ET, Vikings-Giants stream on the ESPN App.
- And then at 4:00 p.m. ET, get ready for Rams-Chiefs on NFLN. That’s a solid afternoon lineup right there.
So there you have it. Preseason Week 1 is officially here, and while navigating the broadcast landscape might feel like a wild goose chase, at least you’ve got the map. Get ready to scout those early performances and see which teams are showing flashes of brilliance. Even if it’s ‘almost football,’ we’re still gonna watch every single play. It’s FOOTBALL!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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